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Council reveal cost of work to install and remove ANPR parking infrastructure in Daventry and Towcester that didn’t have permission
Work in two council car parks in Northamptonshire is ongoing to remove ANPR infrastructure which should never have been built in the first place...and now WNC reveals the cost to the taxpayer.
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'Come and try us – you won't be disappointed': Meet the new owner of a former iconic Northampton fish and chip shop
Meet the new owner of a former iconic Northampton fish and chip shop.
Flooded Duston road to remain CLOSED for rest of the week as ‘complex’ pipe repair work continues
A road which flooded after a water main burst is expected to remain closed for the rest of the week, according to Anglian Water.
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Althorp opens up for the summer
Stunning architecture and priceless paintings are among the attractions
Food van leaves Northampton Market Square ahead of council court hearing tomorrow
One of two Northampton Market food traders at the centre of a long-running dispute with West Northamptonshire Council has now left the Market Square.
Pupils to bury time capsule in grounds of Northamptonshire village school to mark 200th year
A time capsule is set to be buried in the beautiful gardens at a village primary school in Northamptonshire so future pupils will be able to look back on life in 2026.
West Northants Council to roll out one of UK's biggest on-street electric vehicle charging networks
More than 3,000 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets are set to be installed across West Northamptonshire as part of one of the UK's largest local charging programmes.
Family-run business celebrates first year open in Northampton and expands with second county location
A family-run business is celebrating its first year open and has expanded with another location further afield in the county, in what is hoped to be the second of many branches.
Passionate customer says this Northants restaurant is ‘definition of a hidden gem’ and deserves more support
A passionate customer of this Northamptonshire restaurant says it is the “definition of a hidden gem” and deserves more support before it is too late.
Meet the founder who took the leap to launch private dining venture in Northamptonshire following four-month hospital stint
Meet the founder who took the leap to launch her private dining venture, after a four-month hospital stay gave her the push she needed to start something of her own.
Burst water main causing major issues in Northampton neighbourhood as households left with no water and roads closed
A Northampton neighbourhood is experiencing major issues this morning (Wednesday July 15), as a burst water main has cut off supply for many households.
Man in his '40s or 50s' allegedly exposed himself to woman and followed her around Abington Park in Northampton
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man in his “40s or 50s” allegedly exposed himself to a woman and followed her around Abington Park.
Reform denies 'gagging' claim after Northampton councillor barred from speaking during council meeting
The Reform UK administration at West Northamptonshire Council denied accusaions of ‘concocting a vote to silence’ an opposition councillor at a full council meeting on Tuesday July 13.
Detectives still appealing for footage and witnesses as murder investigation continues following death of 16-year-old in Northampton
Murder probe detectives continue to appeal for footage and witnesses, following the death of a 16-year-old in Northampton.
Steelbacks confirm two big screens in place at County Ground to show England football
Northants have confirmed there will be two big screens in place for Steelbacks supporters to stay on and watch England's crunch World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina at the cinch County Ground on Wednesday.
Michael Thompson: Kimberley Bounds’ murderer and rapist to serve life in prison with minimum term of 33 years
A 56-year-old Northampton man, who was found guilty of murdering and raping his estranged wife Kimberley Bounds in their family home has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 33 years.
Michael Thompson commits ‘ultimate act of cowardice’ says judge as murderer did not come to dock to be sentenced
A 56-year-old Northampton man, who was found guilty of murdering and raping his estranged wife Kimberley Bounds in their family home has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 33 years.
‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Lesbian Society say ‘writing was on the wall’ for Reform to withdraw officer support for Northampton Pride
The Northants Lesbian Society has spoken out after the Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council pulled all council officer support for the town’s Pride event saying they are ‘disappointed but not surprised’ by the decision.
Council leader defends ending Northampton Pride officer support over £10,000 taxpayer cost
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council says supporting Northampton Pride cost taxpayers nearly £10,000 as he further justified withdrawing officer support.
Kimberley Bounds’ family pay emotional tributes to ‘kindest mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend’ as killer jailed for 33 years
The family of Kimberley Bounds has paid tribute to her as the “kindest mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend”, as her murder and rapist was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 33 years.